The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)

€ 24,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 18,700
 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
105.7
174
167.6 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.74 %
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
123 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
26.03 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft