The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 21,400
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 21,400
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 ecoFlex 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 BlueTDI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3463 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
600 lb
17.32 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
32.06 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
55 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
46 mpg
city
52 mpg
60 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
809 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 ecoFlex
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft