The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 18,400
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2806 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.41 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
26.98 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
53 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
833 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
678 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
83.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft