The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 26,500

€ 23,300

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.86 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1K
Generation
P-J
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
678 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 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).
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 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft