The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 22,600
 Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..) Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
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 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.17 %
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
143 hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
60 mpg
city
45 mpg
74 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
693 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
693 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
70 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).
81.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
81.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft