The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 26,900
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 26,900
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 2.0 CDTI 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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
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 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.58 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
20.33 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
51 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 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