The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 23,300
 Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14)
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.92 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
30.99 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
42 mpg
city
49 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft