The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 29,500
€ 23,400
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.5
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.66 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
AU
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 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.76 lb/hp
29.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
45 mpg
city
55 mpg
57 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
690 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
690 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
