The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 32,200
€ 20,900
€ 32,200
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 SCR is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.4 in
Width
71.4 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
103.1
168.7
105.7
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.6
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.29 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.6
CD
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.6
139 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
53 mpg
city
24 mpg
71 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
839 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 SCR
76.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
