The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 30,000

€ 23,700

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
167.5
175.8 in
Length
167.5 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.25 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 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
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.04 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
48 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
710 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
710 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
100.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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