The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)

€ 25,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,000
 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
105.7
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.5 %
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft