The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
€ 23,300
€ 22,200
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.94 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
727 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
