The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

€ 24,400
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.78 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
131 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
50 mpg
42 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
758 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft