The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 23,100

€ 25,700

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 17.1 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
1480
1786
2048
1485
1809
2042
1786 mm
Width
1809 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1480 mm
Height
1485 mm
2578
4199
2662
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
79 kg
5.67 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
134 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
320 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.4 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.63 kg/bhp
10.4 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
61 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
60 mpg
city
48 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
899 mi
Range
648 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
436 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L