The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 20,300
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI is 4.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.18 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
94 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
31.54 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
city
45 mpg
71 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
806 mi
Range
706 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft