The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 23,600
€ 24,100
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 16.4 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1491
1799
2027
1510
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1491 mm
Height
1510 mm
2620
4255
2685
4419
4255 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
56 kg
4.08 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
250 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
12.19 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
72 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
63 mpg
city
29 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
797 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 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).
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
