The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

€ 17,300
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
€ 24,900
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 ECOTEC is 4.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
13.11 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXX*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
108 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 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.23 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
29.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft