The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 22,600

€ 28,300

€ 22,600
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 Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
104.8
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.84 %

General
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
143 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
166 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
166 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
55 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
40 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
693 mi
Range
697 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
693 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
81.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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