The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12)
€ 28,400
€ 22,400
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 16.4 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.15 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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9.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
9.29 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
64 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
54 mpg
city
32 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
706 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
