The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 22,100
€ 23,400
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
104.8
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
29.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
41 mpg
city
55 mpg
60 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
759 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
