The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 33,600
€ 20,900
€ 33,600
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 GTD is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
103.4
168
105.7
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.6
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.6
142 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
690 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
