The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 24,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
€ 26,400
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
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 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.42 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
19.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
19.22 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Environmental Impact
89 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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