The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 24,700

€ 26,500

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 26.7 cm shorter, 5.4 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1480
1786
2048
1489
1840
2020
1786 mm
Width
1840 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1480 mm
Height
1489 mm
2578
4199
2695
4466
4199 mm
Length
4466 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
163 kg
10.84 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo 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
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
197 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
280 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
7.63 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
67 mpg
45 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
814 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
487 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L