The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 24,900

€ 22,300

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3157 lb
Curb Weight
2884 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.65 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
712 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft