The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,300
€ 23,700
€ 20,300
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 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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.39 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
94 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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31.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
31.54 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
city
51 mpg
71 mpg
highway
67 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
806 mi
Range
797 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
