The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
€ 26,500

€ 20,900

€ 26,500
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 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 Turbo.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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 Turbo
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.52 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
678 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft