The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 24,600
€ 23,700
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 16.4 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1491
1799
2027
1510
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1491 mm
Height
1510 mm
2620
4255
2685
4419
4255 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1313 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.37 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
163 bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.63 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
72 mpg
58 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
61 mpg
city
46 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
797 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
710 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
547 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
