The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 23,300
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 26,500
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 10.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
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 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
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 Turbo
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.51 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft