The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 20,900
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
1840
2020
1786 mm
Width
1840 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1480 mm
Height
1489 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
2695
4466
4199 mm
Length
4466 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.96 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1364 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
118 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
12.18 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
50 mpg
city
35 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L