The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12)
€ 24,900
€ 22,400
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 1.6 Turbo
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.12 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 1.6 Turbo
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
712 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
