The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,200

€ 25,600

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 Diesel Start&Stop is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.16 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
108 hp
113 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 Diesel Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
27.84 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
53 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
57 mpg
64 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
678 mi
Range
797 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
678 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 Diesel Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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