The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 25,400

€ 26,200

€ 25,400
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 SCR is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
58.7
70.4
81.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.4 in
Width
71.4 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
103.1
168.7
105.7
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
CD
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DSU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
57 mpg
city
30 mpg
74 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
799 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
600 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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