The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 23,700
€ 24,500
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.5
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.72 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
51 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
797 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
