The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo (17 - 19)
€ 24,100
€ 19,400
€ 24,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.6
104.8
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.69 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
739 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
739 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 SCR
86.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
