The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 33,600

€ 26,700

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
103.4
168
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 2.0 CDTI
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.63 %

General
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
17.25 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
690 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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