The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)

€ 24,900
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 20,200
 Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..) Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200

ⓘ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 1.2 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
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 1.2 DI Turbo
3157 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.61 %
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
B-K
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 1.2 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
693 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
693 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
81.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
81.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft