The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

€ 23,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 21,200
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 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 DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.96 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft