The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 21,000
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4419 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1571 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
257 kg
16.36 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
260 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

175 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

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14.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
14.55 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
51 mpg
city
60 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
899 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
459 kg
Maximum Payload
436 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L