The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 28,900
€ 19,300
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 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 1.6.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.4
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
103.1
167.5
105.7
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.26 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6
131 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
727 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
