The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 25,000

€ 27,100

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.7
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
106.1
175.8
103.1
167.5
175.8 in
Length
167.5 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.82 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24.98 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
55 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
47 mpg
city
47 mpg
59 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
809 mi
Range
758 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
809 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft