The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

€ 21,400
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
€ 24,900
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.84 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.23 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
32.06 lb/hp
29.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
55 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
809 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
88.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft