The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 23,400
€ 21,400
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.1
167.5
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 1.6 CDTI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.97 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
60 mpg
city
56 mpg
74 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
914 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
