The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 17,600
€ 24,700
€ 17,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.4 is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
104.8
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.84 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
113 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
123 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
25.77 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
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
57 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
797 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 mi
797 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).
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
