The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 22,400

€ 32,600

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
174
103.1
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.1 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
123 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
25.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
25.89 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
59 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
684 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
102.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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