The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 23,200
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13)
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13)
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
525 lb
15.84 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
25.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
60 mpg
city
55 mpg
74 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
941 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
941 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft