The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 26,700

€ 23,900

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.47 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
20.96 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
645 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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