The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
€ 24,200
€ 22,800
€ 24,200
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 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.78 %
General
Opel Astra 2.0 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
158 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
134 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
19.16 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
49 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
725 mi
Range
758 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
725 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
98.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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
