The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 26,700
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI 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 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
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 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
520 lb
15.22 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
20.96 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft