The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,400
 Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
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 (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
105.7
174
167.6 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.3 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
133 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
47 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 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