The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,900
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
€ 21,900
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 16.4 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 1.9 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
1814
2013
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1814 mm
Width
1799 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1510 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4419 mm
Length
4255 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1295 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.68 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-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
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
128 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
300 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.45 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
10.73 kg/bhp
12.45 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
66 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
61 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
809 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
818 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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L