The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 24,200
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI 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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (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 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Opel Astra 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
158 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
19.16 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
49 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
46 mpg
60 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
739 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
725 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
98.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft