The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 23,900
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.64 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
AU
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
116 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
23.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
43 mpg
city
46 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
759 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
