The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12)

€ 25,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 19,600
 Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘ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 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 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 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 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 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CFF*
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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
49 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 1.6 ecoFlex 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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