The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)

€ 22,500
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 22,700
 Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 22 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
1814
2013
1786 mm
Width
1814 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1480 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
2685
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
1318 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
4.01 %
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1364 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
138 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

▶ REPLAY
12.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.95 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.67 kg/bhp
9.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
54 mpg
city
27 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
39 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
307 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
307 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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).
116.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
116.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
522 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L