The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

€ 22,400
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 28,600
 VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
174 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.58 %
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
P-J
Generation
1K
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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
123 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

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25.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
25.89 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
670 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft