The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,500
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.93 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
128 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft