The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 23,900
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 23,900
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.35 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
128 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
23.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
23.65 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
55 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
809 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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