The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)
€ 24,800

€ 21,800

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR is 8.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex 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 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.71 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
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 SCR
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
123 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
777 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 SCR
82.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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