The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 26,700
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 28,100
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.3 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
20.96 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
706 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft