The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15)
€ 26,100
€ 17,000
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.37 %
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
712 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
