The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
€ 22,700
€ 20,200
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.1
167.5
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.47 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
52 mpg
city
44 mpg
69 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
818 mi
Range
693 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
693 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
81.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
81.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
