The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 22,400

€ 22,700

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 BlueTDI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1510
1814
2013
1491
1799
2027
1814 mm
Width
1799 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1510 mm
Height
1491 mm
2685
4419
2620
4255
4419 mm
Length
4255 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1299 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
204 kg
13.57 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
300 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
11.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.03 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
11.74 kg/bhp
12.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
52 mpg
city
63 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
773 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L








1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L