The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,400
€ 24,300
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.61 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
483 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
