The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 24,100
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI is 7.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
64.8
69.9
76.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.9 in
Width
71.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
64.8 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
166.2
105.7
174
166.2 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.49 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
110 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.46 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
670 mi
Range
483 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
136.5 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
