The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)

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

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 22 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1786 mm
Width
1814 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1480 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
2685
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.62 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L