The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,000
 Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17)
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 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17)
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 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.63 %
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
123 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
25.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.38 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
51 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
489 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
489 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft