The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 17,300

€ 31,000

€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 11.2 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1485
1809
2042
1492
1799
2027
1809 mm
Width
1799 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1485 mm
Height
1492 mm
2662
4370
2620
4258
4370 mm
Length
4258 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1244 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
201 kg
13.91 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
130 NM
340 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
12.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
12.57 kg/bhp
9.76 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
51 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
38 mpg
city
54 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
542 mi
Range
706 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
706 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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
516 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L