The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
€ 23,700

€ 25,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.6
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
103.1
167.5
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.11 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CLH*
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
116 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
city
47 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 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 GTC 1.6 CDTI 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).
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 GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft