The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 22,700
 Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.72 %
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
30 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
307 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
307 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
111 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).
116.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
116.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft