The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 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 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 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 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.85 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 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