The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)
€ 22,400

€ 32,400

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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
71.4
79.3
58.3
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
105.7
174
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
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.18 %

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 manual 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
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
123 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
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25.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
25.89 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
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
706 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
706 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft