The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,100
 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 17.1 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18)
1809
2042
1786 mm
Width
1809 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1480 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18)
2662
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1397 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
47 kg
3.36 %
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
197 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
300 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
10.12 kg/bhp
6.85 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
489 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
489 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
111 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L