The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 22,400
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.41 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC 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 ECOTEC 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC 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 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC 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