The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 18,300

€ 23,400

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
59.4
71.2
80.4
59.2
70.1
78.9
71.2 in
Width
70.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
59.4 in
Height
59.2 in
104.8
185.1
101.5
178.5
185.1 in
Length
178.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
2806 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
395 lb
12.34 %

General
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
B-K
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.78 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC
28.34 lb/hp
30.78 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC
41 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
523 mi
Range
814 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC
523 mi
814 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC
108 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft