The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
€ 25,100

€ 24,900

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.61 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXX*
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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 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
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.23 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
20.96 lb/hp
29.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
49 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
725 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
725 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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