The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 23,900
€ 25,900
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 22 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1480
1786
2048
1510
1814
2013
1786 mm
Width
1814 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1480 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4199
2685
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1372 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
158 bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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12.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.7 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
645 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
600 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
538 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
