The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 29,900

€ 24,100

€ 29,900
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 2.0 TDI is 7.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
VW CrossGolf 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3338 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.32 %

General
VW CrossGolf 2.0 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
122 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.19 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
645 mi
Range
483 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 2.0 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