The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 21,000
€ 26,100
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 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 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
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
105.7
174
103.1
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.47 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32.06 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
43 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 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
