The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 19,500
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.4
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 is 8.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
72.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
175.8 in
Length
167.6 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3104 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.27 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
111 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
684 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft