The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 21,300
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.4 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.92 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
P-J
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
22.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
22.25 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
36 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
53 mpg
45 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
527 mi
Range
839 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
527 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
125 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).
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
125 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft