The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

€ 20,900
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 Turbo is 8.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (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 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.71 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
119 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
26.85 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
50 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
739 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft