The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)

€ 21,900
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,300
 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
2855 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.07 %
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
489 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
489 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft