The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
€ 26,500

€ 26,500

€ 26,500
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 DI Turbo 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 BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.3
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
106.1
175.8
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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.11 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
16.82 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
552 mi
Range
795 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
552 mi
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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