The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 20,300
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.33 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
44 mpg
city
56 mpg
60 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft