The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 24,700
€ 21,000
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.83 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
814 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
