The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 20,900
€ 28,100
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 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 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
490 mi
Range
706 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
