The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 17,600

€ 32,200

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 Opel Astra 1.4 is 3.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
104.8
172
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
487 lb
15.08 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
B-K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
highway
71 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
839 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft