The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 20,500
€ 23,900
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 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.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
21.93 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
645 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
109.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
