The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 20,600

€ 29,000

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 99g Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.51 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
30.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
30.69 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
64 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
55 mpg
city
45 mpg
69 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
941 mi
Range
706 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
941 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
76.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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