The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 24,000
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 10.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)
106.1
175.8
165.3 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.58 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
69 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft