The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 22,300
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 17.1 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)
1809
2042
1786 mm
Width
1809 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1480 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)
2662
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1308 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1845 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.46 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1399 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
148 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
235 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
235 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.63 kg/bhp
8.84 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
60 mpg
city
39 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
436 kg
Maximum Payload
537 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L