The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 23,700
€ 21,400
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 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
167.5
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.54 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
43 mpg
city
56 mpg
59 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
759 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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
92.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 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
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
