The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 20,300
€ 19,000
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2659 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
10.32 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
94 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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31.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
31.54 lb/hp
31.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
56 mpg
city
40 mpg
71 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
806 mi
Range
647 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
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).
90.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
