The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 32,100

€ 27,100

€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3463 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.8 %

General
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex 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 manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.04 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
38 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
682 mi
Range
758 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
682 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
104.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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