The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 24,800
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel 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 BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (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 Diesel (18 - 19)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (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 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.67 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
20.75 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
49 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
59 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
899 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
621 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft