The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

€ 26,900
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 24,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

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 16.1 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 1.8 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
1814
2013
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
1799
2027
1814 mm
Width
1799 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1510 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
2620
4258
4419 mm
Length
4258 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
148 kg
9.85 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

 REPLAY
9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
9.22 kg/bhp
11.99 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
50 mpg
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
37 mpg
city
64 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
82.2 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
537 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L