The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 20,600

€ 22,500

€ 20,600
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.31 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
108 hp
104 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 99g Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
30.69 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
64 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
45 mpg
69 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
941 mi
Range
833 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
941 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
76.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 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