The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 31,400
€ 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 8.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
57.8 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.9
174 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.72 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
