The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)
€ 27,000

€ 24,800

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.11 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.07 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
38 mpg
city
38 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
621 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft