The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
€ 22,200
€ 25,600
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
608 lb
17.34 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
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 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
69 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
899 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
