The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,300
 Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
104.8
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.61 %
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
728 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft