The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 29,100
 Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..) Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)
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 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)
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
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.16 %
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic 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
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
648 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft