The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 23,200
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 21,800
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 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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)
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
4134 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.47 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)

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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
236 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
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

 REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
22.37 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
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
52 mpg
city
51 mpg
69 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
765 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
765 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 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
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft