The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 36,000
€ 21,000
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra OPC is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
72.4
79.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
72.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
106.1
175.8
103.1
167.5
175.8 in
Length
167.5 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.45 %
General
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
276 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra OPC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
12.38 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
29 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
36 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
429 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Astra OPC
429 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
153.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
