The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 25,000
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop 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.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.8 in
Length
165.3 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.9 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24.98 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
55 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
809 mi
Range
678 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
809 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft