The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 18,100

€ 25,200

€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 16.4 cm longer, 3.3 cm wider and 3.1 cm taller than the VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
1535
1814
2013
1504
1781
2003
1814 mm
Width
1781 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2003 mm
1535 mm
Height
1504 mm
2685
4698
2578
4534
4698 mm
Length
4534 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1466 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
29 kg
1.98 %

General
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
1KM
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
113 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
155 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
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12.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.1 kg/bhp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
12.72 kg/bhp
14.1 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
42 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
519 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
519 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
127 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
558 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
505 L








1550 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1495 L