The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 22,700
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.36 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
30 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
67 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.3 gal
797 mi
Range
307 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
307 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
116.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
116.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
