The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,000

€ 31,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.86 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
168 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
136 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 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
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.73 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
39 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
706 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
570 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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