The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

€ 22,100
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 25,100
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
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
3029 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*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 Turbo
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
21.93 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
519 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
127 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft