The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

€ 22,500
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,200
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 17.1 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
1809
2042
1786 mm
Width
1809 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1480 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
2662
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
1318 kg
Kerb Weight
1278 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
3.03 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1399 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
123 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
245 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
12.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.67 kg/bhp
10.39 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
54 mpg
city
39 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
522 kg
Maximum Payload
542 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L