The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 25,900
€ 27,000
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.72 %
General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
158 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
19.16 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
645 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
600 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
109.1 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
119.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
