The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 17,600

€ 27,500

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 17.1 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1485
1809
2042
1480
1786
2048
1809 mm
Width
1786 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1485 mm
Height
1480 mm
2662
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1244 kg
Kerb Weight
1397 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
153 kg
10.95 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
130 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
130 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
12.57 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
51 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
40 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 mi
633 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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
516 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L