The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 22,800
€ 22,500
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo 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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.3
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
105.7
174
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
512 mi
Range
833 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
