The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 21,400
€ 26,500
€ 21,400
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 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
71.2
80.4
58.7
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
104.8
172
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
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
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 manual 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
121 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 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
27.76 lb/hp
20.17 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
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
city
47 mpg
71 mpg
highway
65 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
806 mi
Range
758 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
758 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).
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 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
