The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 23,400
€ 21,000
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
238 kg
15.83 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
108 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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11.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
11.71 kg/bhp
13.92 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
83 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
72 mpg
city
52 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
914 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
