The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
€ 21,100
€ 36,000
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 10.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches narrower.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra OPC
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
106.1
175.8
165.3 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra OPC
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
15.22 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra OPC
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra OPC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
276 hp
Opel Astra OPC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra OPC
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra OPC
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra OPC
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
759 mi
Range
429 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
429 mi
Opel Astra OPC
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra OPC
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
