The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 26,900
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 32,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
174 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.18 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
P-J
Generation
AU
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 GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
20.33 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
690 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft