The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 24,900
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
163 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
52 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
833 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
773 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft