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 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
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
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
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.84 %
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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 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
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
20.33 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 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