The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 21,400
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (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 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (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 2.0 BlueTDI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.14 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
27.76 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
806 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft