The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 23,100
€ 26,700
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 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 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
236 kg
15.23 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
163 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.51 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.63 kg/bhp
9.51 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
50 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
60 mpg
city
36 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
899 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
436 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
