The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 23,100
€ 24,800
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 16.4 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
1491
1799
2027
1510
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1491 mm
Height
1510 mm
2620
4255
2685
4419
4255 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
223 kg
14.84 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
168 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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11.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
11.85 kg/bhp
8.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
88 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
88 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
74 mpg
city
31 mpg
94 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
971 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
85 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
