The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)

€ 22,500
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 18,400
 Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
104.8
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2906 lb
Curb Weight
2806 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.41 %
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
26.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
83.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft