The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 23,700
€ 20,300
€ 23,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.6
104.8
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.41 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
AU
Generation
B-K
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 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.35 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
51 mpg
city
56 mpg
62 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
758 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
