The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)

€ 27,100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 24,000
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)
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 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)
106.1
175.8
167.5 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.9 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
47 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft