The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,100
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 25,100
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 26.7 cm longer, 5.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)
1840
2020
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1840 mm
Width
1786 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1489 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4466 mm
Length
4199 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
236 kg
15.23 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
163 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
9.51 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
59 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
50 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
725 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L