The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo (17 - 19)
€ 32,600

€ 19,400

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.6
104.8
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
567 lb
16.75 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
131 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
684 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
102.8 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
102.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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