The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (18 - 19)
€ 26,100

€ 18,600

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
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
101.5
165.3
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 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2806 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.36 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
89 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 TDI
236 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
31.53 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
712 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
634 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
89 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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