The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14)
€ 22,500

€ 23,300

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.6
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
101.5
165.3
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.18 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
30.99 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
45 mpg
city
49 mpg
67 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
833 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft