The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

€ 27,400
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,800
 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 22 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
1786
2048
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
1814
2013
1786 mm
Width
1814 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1480 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
2685
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
1389 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
114 kg
7.58 %
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 bhp
168 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
10.07 kg/bhp
8.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
511 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L