The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 32,600

€ 25,500

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.06 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
131 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
684 mi
Range
489 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
489 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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