The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 19,500
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.4
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
72.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.8 in
Length
165.3 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3104 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
795 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft