The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 23,100
€ 20,300
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
103.1
167.5
105.7
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.38 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
121 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
32.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
51 mpg
city
47 mpg
65 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
777 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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
82.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
