The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 36,000
 Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) Opel Astra OPC
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra OPC.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra OPC
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
106.1
175.8
167.5 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra OPC
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
18.38 %
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra OPC
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 OPC
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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
276 hp
Opel Astra OPC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra OPC

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra OPC
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra OPC

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
60 mpg
city
22 mpg
74 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
429 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
429 mi
Opel Astra OPC
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra OPC
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft