The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 22,200
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 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 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.35 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
697 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft