The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
€ 19,300

€ 29,500

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 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 1.6
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 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.66 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
21.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
37 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
552 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
119.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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