The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,600
€ 25,100
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.5 %
General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
18.57 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
48 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
38 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
710 mi
Range
609 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
710 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
96.6 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
100.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
