The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 24,800
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 28,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.11 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
20.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
739 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
512 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
128.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft