The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 Diesel.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (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 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (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 Diesel
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft