The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g (12 - 13)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 21,400
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g (12 - 13)
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.58 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
56 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
50 mpg
city
48 mpg
69 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft