The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g (12 - 14)
€ 23,100

€ 21,700

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.58 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
25.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
56 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
51 mpg
city
48 mpg
65 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
777 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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