The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 21,500

€ 24,600

€ 21,500
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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 22 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1480
1786
2048
1510
1814
2013
1786 mm
Width
1814 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1480 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4199
2685
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1318 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.31 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual 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
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
163 bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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12.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.67 kg/bhp
9.22 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
59 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
54 mpg
city
46 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
833 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
522 kg
Maximum Payload
537 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L