The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 17,300
€ 25,400
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 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 ECOTEC
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 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.86 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
57 mpg
53 mpg
highway
74 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
542 mi
Range
799 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
799 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).
71.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
71.9 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
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
