The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 20,900
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6
€ 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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
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 1.6
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.86 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
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

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6

 REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
60 mpg
city
24 mpg
74 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
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