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 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
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 DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
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 DI Turbo
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.57 %
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
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
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

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 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