The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 22,200
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
72.4 in
Width
70.4 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
175.8 in
Length
168.7 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.98 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
P-J
Generation
CD
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 manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
125 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
57 mpg
45 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
799 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
71.9 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft