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 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
70.8
79.8
59.4
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
103.1
167.5
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
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.36 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
51 mpg
city
38 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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
164 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
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
