The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
€ 24,600

€ 22,800

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop is 8.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
175.8 in
Length
167.6 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.04 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
129 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
129 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
122 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
25.95 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
57 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
49 mpg
city
50 mpg
65 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
849 mi
Range
758 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
849 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft