The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 22,700

€ 24,900

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
103.1
167.5
105.7
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.38 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
52 mpg
city
44 mpg
69 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
818 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft