The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)

€ 26,700
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
105.7
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.66 %
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.45 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft