The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 24,000

€ 23,700

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 8.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
167.6
175.8 in
Length
167.6 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.58 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
168 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
136 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.73 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
39 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
758 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
570 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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