The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,900
 Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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