The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 20,000
 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000

ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
105.7
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.36 %
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
119 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
51 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft