The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 31,000
€ 21,700
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.87 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
45 mpg
city
56 mpg
60 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
706 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
