The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 17,300
€ 27,100
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 ECOTEC is 4.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
104.8
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.14 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
B-K
Generation
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
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 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
758 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
