The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 20,300
€ 21,800
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.35 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
25.65 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
633 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
