The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 28,600
€ 24,400
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTD is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
57.8
70.3
80.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.8 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.9
105.7
174
165.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.2 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMN
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
138 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf GTD
46 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
670 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 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
