The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
€ 23,200

€ 24,900

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.04 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CXX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.23 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
22.37 lb/hp
29.23 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
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
60 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
765 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
765 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft