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 10.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
101.5
165.3
106.1
175.8
165.3 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
15.22 %
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
Drivetrain
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
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
69 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
