The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15)
€ 23,100
€ 22,500
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.58 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
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 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
50 mpg
city
47 mpg
69 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
899 mi
Range
791 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
791 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
