The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,200
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (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 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.7 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
60 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
765 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
765 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft