The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 16,800
€ 23,100
€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex 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 BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.29 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
86 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
35.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
35.2 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
43 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
899 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
633 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.4 ecoFlex
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
