The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
€ 25,700

€ 27,000

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 Diesel Start&Stop is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.11 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
22.92 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
51 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
648 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
648 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
94.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
94.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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