The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 20,000
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 22,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 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 TDI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.18 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
26.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
26.03 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
60 mpg
50 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
590 mi
Range
914 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
70 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft