The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 23,300
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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 16.4 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 1.9 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
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
1799
2027
1814 mm
Width
1799 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1510 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
2620
4255
4419 mm
Length
4255 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1740 kg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.77 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
123 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
123 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
280 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

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11.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
11.16 kg/bhp
11.85 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
88 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
88 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
52 mpg
city
74 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
94 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
971 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
971 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).
65.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L