The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13)
€ 21,000

€ 23,200

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 16.4 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
1491
1799
2027
1510
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1491 mm
Height
1510 mm
2620
4255
2685
4419
4255 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
1295 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
208 kg
13.84 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
128 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
300 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
119 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.74 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.45 kg/bhp
11.74 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
76 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
74 mpg
76 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
61 mpg
city
66 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
818 mi
Range
941 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
941 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L