The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 20,900
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mpg
city
37 mpg
78 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
971 mi
Range
585 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
585 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft