The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 22,700

€ 28,300

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.14 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
21.93 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
39 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
580 mi
Range
697 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
580 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
113.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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