The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,500
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 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 10.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches 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
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
106.1
175.8
165.3 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.83 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)

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
Premium Unleaded
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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
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
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (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
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft