The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 17,300
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300

ⓘ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 1.4 ECOTEC.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
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 1.4 ECOTEC
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.55 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.88 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft