The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 25,700
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.59 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
16.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
16.82 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
527 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
527 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft