The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 24,000
€ 21,400
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.6
104.8
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
2747 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.37 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
22.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.33 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
35 mpg
city
56 mpg
53 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
586 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
