The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 17,600
€ 23,900
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 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 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.3
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
104.8
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.32 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
645 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
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 1.4
104.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 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
