The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,600
€ 31,000
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.86 %
General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
134 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
20.33 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
49 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
725 mi
Range
706 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
725 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 CDTI
98.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
