The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)

€ 24,100
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 31,400
 VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 20.6 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 4.1 cm taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1469 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4213
4419 mm
Length
4213 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
53 kg
3.72 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
168 bhp
VW Golf GTD
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
131 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
7.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.49 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
7.71 kg/bhp
8.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
136.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
484 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L