The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 20,300
€ 21,900
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
174
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.68 %
General
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
94 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
32.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
32.2 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
57 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
51 mpg
65 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
849 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
849 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
