The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 21,600

€ 23,300

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 16.4 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1491
1799
2027
1510
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1491 mm
Height
1510 mm
2620
4255
2685
4419
4255 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1211 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
162 kg
11.8 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 bhp
123 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
200 NM
280 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.16 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
10.72 kg/bhp
11.16 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
63 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
51 mpg
city
52 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
690 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L