The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
€ 27,600

€ 25,700

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
167.5
106.1
175.8
167.5 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.66 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.45 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
739 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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