The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 18,600

€ 28,300

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop is 4.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
104.8
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2806 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
12.15 %

General
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
89 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
31.53 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
634 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
89 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
89 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft