The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 27,000
€ 26,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.06 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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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
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
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
645 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
