The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
€ 23,700

€ 21,200

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 11.2 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
1492
1799
2027
1485
1809
2042
1799 mm
Width
1809 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1492 mm
Height
1485 mm
2620
4258
2662
4370
4258 mm
Length
4370 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
1299 kg
Kerb Weight
1278 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.62 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1399 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 bhp
123 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
245 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
11.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
11.5 kg/bhp
10.39 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
61 mpg
city
39 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
758 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
542 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L