The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 21,800

€ 23,300

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 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 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1341 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.73 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
12.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.42 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
47 mpg
city
30 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
759 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
457 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L