The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g (11 - 14)
€ 21,200

€ 22,800

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 26.7 cm shorter, 5.4 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
1480
1786
2048
1489
1840
2020
1786 mm
Width
1840 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1480 mm
Height
1489 mm
2578
4199
2695
4466
4199 mm
Length
4466 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
238 kg
15.83 %

General
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 bhp
108 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
148 NM
280 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
12.52 kg/bhp
13.92 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
42 mpg
66 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
59 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
510 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
127 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
517 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L