The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 22,900

€ 23,200

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
59.6
70.8
79.8
60.4
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.6 in
Height
60.4 in
103.1
179.6
105.7
185
179.6 in
Length
185 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
AUV
Generation
P-J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
120 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
29.57 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
797 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft