The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 20,300
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI is 4.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.41 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
B-K
Generation
AU
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 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
94 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
31.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
31.54 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
56 mpg
city
52 mpg
71 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
806 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft