The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 29,100

€ 32,200

€ 29,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel is 3.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
104.8
172
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.77 %

General
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
B-K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
120 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
210 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
210 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
25.63 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
51 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
41 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
highway
71 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
648 mi
Range
839 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
648 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
94.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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