The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

€ 26,900
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,300
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
2840 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.25 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
19.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.19 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
38 mpg
city
56 mpg
53 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 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
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft