The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 22,400
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 22,400
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo 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 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 DI Turbo (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.26 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
19.04 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
57 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
797 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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).
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 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