The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Easytronic (17 - 18)
€ 28,900

€ 21,200

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.5
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
3194 lb
Curb Weight
2806 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
12.15 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
131 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
26.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
727 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
83.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft