The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 25,500

€ 28,800

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
104.8
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.86 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
15.42 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
795 mi
Range
466 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
466 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft