The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo (17 - 19)
€ 24,300
€ 19,400
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 1.4 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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 1.4 DI Turbo
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.41 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
727 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
