The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 19,500
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.4
€ 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 BMT 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 BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
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 BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
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 BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CFF*
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 BMT
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 BMT
236 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4

▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft