The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 19,600
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 29,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 19,600
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 ecoFlex (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.5 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
114 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
26.79 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
590 mi
Range
690 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft