The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 26,900
 Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
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 2.0 CDTI
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.59 %
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft