The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,900
 Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
1814
2013
1786 mm
Width
1814 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1480 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
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
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
163 kg
10.84 %
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
130 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.88 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
67 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
67 mpg
50 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
60 mpg
city
37 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
537 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L