The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 25,500
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,500
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 17.1 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
1809
2042
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1809 mm
Width
1786 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1485 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
2662
4370
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.74 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
197 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
300 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
300 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

97 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
6.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
6.85 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
60 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
489 mi
Range
814 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
489 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
141 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L