The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 19,100
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 Easytronic (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 Easytronic (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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
2954 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.01 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
26.98 lb/hp
28.4 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
56 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
53 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
64 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
814 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
678 mi
814 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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
83.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft