The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 28,100
€ 19,600
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
103.1
167.5
105.7
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
133 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
706 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
