The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 22,500
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

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 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
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 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.89 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
116 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

 REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft