The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
€ 26,200
		
					 
					€ 25,000
					
					 
					€ 26,200
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 25,000
				ⓘ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 BlueTDI is  8.3 inches shorter,  1.6 inches narrower and  0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
				
				VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
					Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI 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
							
							167.5
							
						106.1
							
							175.8
							
						167.5 in
					Length
					175.8 in
				103.1 in
					Wheelbase
					106.1 in
				Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
					Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
				2985 lb
					Curb Weight
					3347 lb
				4101 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4431 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								362 lb
									10.82 %
								 
								General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
					Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
				AU
	
					Generation
					P-J
				Hatchback
	
					Car Body Style
					Hatchback
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Diesel
				
Front-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
6-speed manual transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed manual transmission
				Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
					Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex 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 BlueTDI
						148 hp
						134 hp
						Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
					236 lb‑ft
						at 1750 rpm
					Max. Torque
					236 lb‑ft
						at 2000 rpm
					VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
						236 lb‑ft
						236 lb‑ft
						Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
					Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
					Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
				
							
							
							134 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							123 mph
						
					8.6 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					10.2 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
390 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
466 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
						20.17 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					24.98 lb/hp
						
				VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
						20.17 lb/hp
						24.98 lb/hp
						Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
					Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						57 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						55 mpg
						
					
				VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
						57 mpg
						55 mpg
						Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
					47 mpg
					city
					47 mpg
						
				65 mpg
					highway
					59 mpg
						
				13.2 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					14.8 gal
						758 mi
					Range
					809 mi
				VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
						758 mi
						809 mi
						Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
					Environmental Impact
	
				84.3 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 BlueTDI
						84.3 kWh
						88.5 kWh
						Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
						
				171 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					185 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
					Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
				3
					Doors
					3
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1116 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1085 lb
				10.8 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					10.5 cu ft
				







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















