The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 33,600
 VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
174 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
123 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

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24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
24.61 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
690 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft