The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 20,900
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 20,900
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 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 15)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.83 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
1K
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
108 hp
104 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
30.69 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
57 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
849 mi
Range
814 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
849 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft