The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 30,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
72.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
175.8 in
Length
168 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.14 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
40 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
739 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft