The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 26,500

€ 23,600

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 DI Turbo Start&Stop is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.37 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 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
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
16.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
16.82 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
29 mpg
city
52 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
552 mi
Range
797 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
552 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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