The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
€ 32,200

€ 22,600

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.2 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
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 1.2 DI Turbo
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.63 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
CD
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
143 hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
53 mpg
city
45 mpg
71 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
839 mi
Range
693 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
693 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
81.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
81.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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