The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 32,100
 Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
675 lb
19.49 %
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
192 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
60 mpg
city
38 mpg
74 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
682 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
682 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft