The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 23,300
€ 26,100
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 20.8 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1489
1840
2020
1492
1799
2027
1840 mm
Width
1799 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1489 mm
Height
1492 mm
2695
4466
2620
4258
4466 mm
Length
4258 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.29 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
7.83 kg/bhp
12.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
30 mpg
city
64 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
483 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
457 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
