The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 18,700
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 21,900
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 18,700
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 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.03 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
26.03 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
51 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
633 mi
818 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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft