Compare: Volkswagen Golf 2009 Station wagon (estate) 140 Hp vs Opel Astra 2012 Hatchback 100 Hp vs Skoda Octavia 2010 Station wagon (estate) 170 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Opel

Skoda

Model

Golf

Astra

Octavia

Generation

Golf VI Variant

Astra J (facelift 2012)

Octavia II Combi (facelift 2009)

Modification (Engine)

2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DSG

1.4 (100 Hp) Ecotec

RS 2.0 TDI (170 Hp)

Start of production

2009 year

2012 year

2010 year

End of production

2013 year

2015 year

2013 year

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Hatchback

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

6.9 l/100 km

7.4 l/100 km

7.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

4.5 l/100 km

4.9 l/100 km

4.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

5.4 l/100 km

5.8 l/100 km

5.7 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol (Gasoline)

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.7 sec

13.9 sec

8.4 sec

Maximum speed

208 km/h

178 km/h

225 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 5

CO₂ emissions

139 g/km

136 g/km

150 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

140 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

100 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

170 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

Torque

320 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm.

130 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

CBDB, CFHC, CLCB

A14XER

CEGA

Engine displacement

1968 cm³

1398 cm³

1968 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

81 mm

73.4 mm

81 mm

Piston Stroke

95.5 mm

82.6 mm

95.5 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

16.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Diesel Commonrail

Multi-port manifold injection

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Naturally aspirated engine

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l

4 l

4.3 l

Coolant

6.2 l

8.4 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1446 kg

1373 kg

1410-1500 kg

Max. weight

2050 kg

1870 kg

1965-1980 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

505 l

370 l

605 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1495 l

1235 l

1655 l

Fuel tank capacity

55 l

56 l

55 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1700 kg

1600 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1500 kg

850 kg

1400 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

670 kg

650 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4534 mm

4419 mm

4599 mm

Width

1781 mm

1814 mm

1769 mm

Width with mirrors folded

1831 mm

Width including mirrors

2003 mm

2013 mm

1973 mm

Height

1504 mm

1510 mm

1451 mm

Wheelbase

2578 mm

2685 mm

2578 mm

Front track

1535 mm

1544 mm

1528 mm

Rear (Back) track

1508 mm

1554 mm

1508 mm

Front overhang

940 mm

Rear overhang

1081 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

141 mm

165 mm

128 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.311

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.9 m

11.4 m

10.85 m

Approach angle

13.3°

12.3°

Departure angle

11.9°

12.2°

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle

8.8°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, automatic transmission DSG

5 gears, manual transmission

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer

Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tires size

225/45 R17

205/60 R16

225/45 R17; 225/40 R18

Wheel rims size

7J x 17

7J x 17; 7.5J x 18