The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 22,400
€ 28,400
€ 22,400
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 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 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
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
105.7
174
103.1
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.5 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
20.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
42 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
512 mi
Range
739 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 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).
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 Turbo
128.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 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
