The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 22,400
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.14 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch 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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
22.19 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
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
697 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
697 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).
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
1127 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft