The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 22,400

€ 20,600

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Astra 1.7 CDTI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Astra 1.6 Diesel.
Astra 1.7 CDTI
Astra 1.6 Diesel
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.5
71.2
80.4
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.4 in
Height
58.5 in
105.7
174
104.8
172
174 in
Length
172 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Astra 1.7 CDTI
Astra 1.6 Diesel
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.5 %

General
Astra 1.7 CDTI
Astra 1.6 Diesel
P-J
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Astra 1.7 CDTI
Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
94 hp
Astra 1.6 Diesel
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Astra 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
Astra 1.7 CDTI
Astra 1.6 Diesel
123 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Astra 1.6 Diesel
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25.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
Astra 1.7 CDTI
25.89 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Astra 1.7 CDTI
Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
64 mpg
Astra 1.6 Diesel
44 mpg
city
56 mpg
59 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
773 mi
Range
806 mi
Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
806 mi
Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
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).
76.1 kWh
Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Astra 1.7 CDTI
Astra 1.6 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft