The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 26,100
€ 20,300
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 CDTI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 1.6 CDTI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.11 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
39 mpg
city
56 mpg
57 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
712 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
