The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,200
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
1814
2013
1786 mm
Width
1814 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1480 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
2685
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1397 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.72 %
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)

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
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
163 bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

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10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
10.12 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
600 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
119.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 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
533 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L