The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)

€ 24,900
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,600
 Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)
105.7
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.74 %
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft