The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,600
€ 24,300
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.01 %
General
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
94 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
32.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
32.67 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
60 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
42 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
892 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
892 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
