The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 23,300
€ 23,100
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 Turbo is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.11 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
62 mpg
40 mpg
highway
78 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
483 mi
Range
971 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
65.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
