The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 26,500
€ 21,400
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 ecoFlex.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 ecoFlex
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.18 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 ecoFlex
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
128 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
678 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
