The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 20,300

€ 26,500

€ 20,300
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 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
174
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.39 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
25.65 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
758 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
633 mi
758 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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft