The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 27,100
€ 23,300
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
103.1
167.5
105.7
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.39 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
758 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
