The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 25,000

€ 28,800

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.41 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.88 lb/hp
15.42 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
797 mi
Range
466 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
466 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft