The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13)
€ 23,100
€ 20,500
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 1.4 Turbo
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.74 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
AU
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 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
51 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
777 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
