The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 21,800
€ 20,900
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.35 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
1K
Generation
P-J
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
759 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
