The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 21,600
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
104.8
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3080 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.66 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
67 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
35 mpg
city
59 mpg
52 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
852 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
852 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
71.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft