The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 25,900
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

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 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1491 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)
2685
4419
4255 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
108 kg
7.87 %
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 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
1956 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
158 bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

 REPLAY
11.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
11.71 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
83 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
72 mpg
city
36 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
600 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
119.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L