The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 24,900
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 2.0 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 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.86 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
163 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.57 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
52 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
678 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
773 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
113.1 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft