The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 32,600

€ 25,100

€ 32,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 8.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel 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
167.6
106.1
175.8
167.6 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.09 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
131 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
42 mpg
city
47 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
684 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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