The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
€ 17,300
€ 26,500
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC 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 1.4 ECOTEC
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 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.93 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
795 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
