The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 25,400

€ 17,300

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
168.7
104.8
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.86 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
CD
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
57 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
799 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft