The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 23,400
€ 20,900
€ 23,400
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 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.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
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
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
108 kg
7.87 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
11.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
11.71 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
83 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
72 mpg
city
29 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
914 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
