The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 20,300
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.08 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
94 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
31.54 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
806 mi
Range
661 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft