The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 20,100

€ 23,500

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
59.2
70.1
78.9
60.4
71.4
79.3
70.1 in
Width
71.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.2 in
Height
60.4 in
101.5
178.5
105.7
185
178.5 in
Length
185 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.11 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
1KM
Generation
P-J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CCS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
101 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
29.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.7 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
29.41 lb/hp
26.7 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
33 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
475 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
475 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
136.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft