The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 25,100

€ 22,700

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.7
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
106.1
175.8
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
553 lb
16.18 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
163 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
20.96 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
49 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
41 mpg
city
52 mpg
55 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
725 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
725 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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