The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)

€ 22,500
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,800
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

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 10.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
165.3 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.27 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

 REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft