The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 21,400
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
€ 25,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.16 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
P-J
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
108 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

 REPLAY
32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
32.06 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
55 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
46 mpg
city
57 mpg
60 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
809 mi
Range
799 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
71.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
88.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft