The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 25,900
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.6 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 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)
105.7
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.61 %
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

 REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
600 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft