The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 21,400

€ 21,900

€ 21,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.3 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
22.91 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
51 mpg
55 mpg
highway
71 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
585 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
585 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
96.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft