The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 22,100
€ 24,600
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.58 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1K
Generation
P-J
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 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
759 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
