The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 20,200
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..) Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
€ 23,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.71 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
144 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
144 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
26.13 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
693 mi
Range
645 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
693 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
109.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
81.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft