The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 23,400
€ 22,100
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
103.1
167.5
105.7
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.86 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
60 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
914 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
70 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
