The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 30,000
€ 21,500
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.42 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 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
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.04 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
48 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
710 mi
Range
503 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
710 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
100.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
