The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 20,200
€ 26,700
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 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 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.6
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
101.5
165.3
106.1
175.8
165.3 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
18.38 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
510 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
