The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 20,300
 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,100
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 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 22 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)
1814
2013
1786 mm
Width
1814 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1480 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)
2685
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
59 kg
4.3 %
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1364 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
118 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.63 kg/bhp
11.64 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
60 mpg
city
40 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
436 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L