The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 27,500
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 26.7 cm longer, 5.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1489
1840
2020
1480
1786
2048
1840 mm
Width
1786 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1489 mm
Height
1480 mm
2695
4466
2578
4199
4466 mm
Length
4199 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1397 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.78 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
118 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
200 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
12.18 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
46 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
40 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
561 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
