The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 32,100
€ 23,300
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.3
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
105.7
174
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.46 %
General
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 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
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.04 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
682 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
682 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 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
