The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 24,700

€ 20,900

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 17.1 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower 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
1480
1786
2048
1485
1809
2042
1786 mm
Width
1809 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1480 mm
Height
1485 mm
2578
4199
2662
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1278 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
62 kg
4.63 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1399 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
148 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
230 NM
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
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
8.64 kg/bhp
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
67 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
67 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
60 mpg
city
45 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
814 mi
Range
585 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
585 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (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
520 kg
Maximum Payload
542 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L