The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 26,500
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 CDTI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 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 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 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 1.6 CDTI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.48 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
BMM
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 CDTI
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 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft