The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 30,700
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 25,600
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTD is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
168 in
Length
175.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.39 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

 REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTD
56 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf GTD
739 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft