The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 17,600
€ 22,500
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 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 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.3
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
104.8
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.61 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
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 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
67 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
833 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 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
