The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 17,800
€ 24,500
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 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 1.4 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 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.06 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
99 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
30.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
30.58 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
43 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
33 mpg
city
52 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
797 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
633 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
104.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
