The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 20,500
€ 23,700
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
174
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.19 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
22.25 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
43 mpg
49 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
