The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex (10 - 12)

€ 25,600
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 18,900
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex  (10 - 12) Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900

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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
59.2
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
70.1
78.9
60.4
Blueprint Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex  (10 - 12)
71.4
79.3
70.1 in
Width
71.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.2 in
Height
60.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
178.5
Blueprint Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex  (10 - 12)
105.7
185
178.5 in
Length
185 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
3247 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.42 %
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex  (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
1KM
Generation
P-J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex

 REPLAY
31.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.02 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
31.22 lb/hp
31.02 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft