The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 22,800
€ 19,300
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.4
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
103.1
167.5
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 1.6
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.36 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
797 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
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
