The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 26,200
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 27,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,200
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 22 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
1814
2013
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4419 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1397 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.72 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

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
Drive
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
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
350 NM
320 NM
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

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
8.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
8.42 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
49 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L