The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g (11 - 14)
€ 23,100

€ 22,800

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.6
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
103.1
167.5
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.58 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g 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 GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g 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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
51 mpg
city
49 mpg
65 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
777 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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