The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 24,300
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.65 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
158 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.84 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
57 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
728 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
728 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft