The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 23,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,200
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 Turbo.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
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 DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
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 Turbo
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.51 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 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