The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 20,900
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
72.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
175.8 in
Length
168 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.36 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
26.85 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
555 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
555 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
106.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft