The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 24,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
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
3007 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.25 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

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 automatic 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
22.44 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
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
60 mpg
city
41 mpg
74 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
663 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
1182 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft