The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 26,500
€ 17,300
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
104.8
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.93 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
795 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
