The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 30,000

€ 20,900

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
72.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
106.1
175.8
101.5
165.3
175.8 in
Length
165.3 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3463 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
549 lb
15.85 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.04 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
48 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
710 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
710 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
100.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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