The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
104.8
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.96 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
20.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.72 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft