The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 21,800

€ 21,600

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.5
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.47 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
67 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
52 mpg
city
59 mpg
69 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
818 mi
Range
852 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
852 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
71.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft