The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 25,100
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
167.5 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
18.38 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

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

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
60 mpg
city
41 mpg
74 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
70 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft