The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,100
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel 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 Diesel (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 Diesel (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 Diesel Start&Stop
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.9 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
128 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
47 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft