The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,600
 Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14)
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14)
106.1
175.8
165.3 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.98 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
129 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
129 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
35 mpg
city
49 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft