The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 24,500
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 28,600
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

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 Automatic (16 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 Automatic (16 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

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 automatic 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 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
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
663 mi
Range
690 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 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
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft