The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,600
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,800
 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 28,600
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 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.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (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 DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (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
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.24 %
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
AU
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
*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
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

Performance

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

390 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
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.76 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
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
690 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
188 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
1071 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