The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 20,600
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.6 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14)
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 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14)
105.7
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.58 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop

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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
52 mpg
city
55 mpg
69 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
941 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
941 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft