The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

€ 28,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,300
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
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 1.6 CDTI
3062 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.17 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
40 mpg
city
56 mpg
56 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft