The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 21,900
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
167.5 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.85 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft