The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
€ 26,500
€ 19,500
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 10.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.49 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
128 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
678 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
