The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (18 - 19)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,800
 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 17.1 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (18 - 19)
1809
2042
1786 mm
Width
1809 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1480 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (18 - 19)
2662
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.76 %
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
197 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
300 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.99 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
6.99 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
67 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
466 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
466 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L