The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 25,100
€ 20,300
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
130 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
32.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
712 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
