The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 21,400
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,400
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 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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.17 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

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
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
27.76 lb/hp
26.88 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
53 mpg
71 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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 6b (NEFZ)
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
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft