The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 23,900
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 23,900
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 ecoFlex 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 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 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 ecoFlex (11 - 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 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
59 kg
4.3 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 ecoFlex
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
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
128 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
300 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
10.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
10.73 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
66 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55 mpg
city
60 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
809 mi
Range
899 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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