The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 26,700
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 CDTI is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
18.38 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
20.96 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
60 mpg
52 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
914 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft