The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 21,200
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
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 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.29 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft