The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,000
 Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..) Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..)
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 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..)
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 DI Turbo
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.27 %
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
143 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
174 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
174 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
25.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.38 lb/hp
20.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
609 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft