The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 28,900
€ 16,800
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 1.4 ecoFlex.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
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 1.4 ecoFlex
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.26 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
AU
Generation
P-J
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
86 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
131 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
35.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
727 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
