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 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
105.7
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.83 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft