The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 21,000
€ 22,100
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI 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 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3463 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
567 lb
16.37 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32.06 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
