The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 24,200
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 32,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 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 Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
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 Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.06 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
22.32 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
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
512 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
128.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 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
1107 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft