The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 20,300
€ 21,800
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
174
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.38 %
General
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
94 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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32.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
32.2 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
57 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
47 mpg
city
52 mpg
65 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
849 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
849 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
