The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 19,900
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 2.0 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 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 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
165.3 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.42 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft