The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo (10 - 12)
€ 25,200

€ 23,900

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 16.4 cm shorter, 3.3 cm narrower and 3.1 cm lower than the Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
1504
1781
2003
1535
1814
2013
1781 mm
Width
1814 mm
2003 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1504 mm
Height
1535 mm
2578
4534
2685
4698
4534 mm
Length
4698 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
1466 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
73 kg
4.98 %

General
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
1KM
Generation
P-J
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
250 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
14.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
14.1 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
712 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
712 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
534 kg
Maximum Payload
567 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








1495 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1550 L