The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
€ 25,600
€ 25,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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
167.6
104.8
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.77 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
( 68 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22.4 lb✽
( 4 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
68 MPGe
4 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
57 mpg
city
29.4 lb
62 mpg
highway
18.1 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
797 mi
Range
188 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
188 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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).
46.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
46.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
