The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 22,400
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 17.1 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
1786
2048
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
1809
2042
1786 mm
Width
1809 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1480 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
2578
4199
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
2662
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
1372 kg
Kerb Weight
1278 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
94 kg
6.85 %
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
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1399 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
148 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
245 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
119 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

 REPLAY
12.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.7 kg/bhp
8.64 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.1 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
109.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
538 kg
Maximum Payload
542 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L