The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 23,100
€ 28,100
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
104.8
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.65 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
69 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
899 mi
Range
489 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
489 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
