The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,400

€ 24,700

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
174
103.1
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.1 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
25.89 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
57 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
797 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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