The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,600
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 26.7 cm shorter, 5.4 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
1786
2048
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
1840
2020
1786 mm
Width
1840 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1480 mm
Height
1489 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
2578
4199
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
2695
4466
4199 mm
Length
4466 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
1372 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
131 kg
8.72 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
168 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
12.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.7 kg/bhp
8.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
538 kg
Maximum Payload
487 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L