The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 19,300
€ 25,000
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 16.4 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 1.9 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1510
1814
2013
1491
1799
2027
1814 mm
Width
1799 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1510 mm
Height
1491 mm
2685
4419
2620
4255
4419 mm
Length
4255 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
56 kg
4.08 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
155 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
12.15 kg/bhp
12.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
45 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
64 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
552 mi
Range
797 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
