The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 23,500
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
525 lb
15.84 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
168 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.73 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
60 mpg
48 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
590 mi
Range
914 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
70 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft