The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 23,100
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 26.7 cm longer, 5.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1489
1840
2020
1480
1786
2048
1840 mm
Width
1786 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1489 mm
Height
1480 mm
2695
4466
2578
4199
4466 mm
Length
4199 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
123 kg
8.56 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
118 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
200 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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12.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
12.18 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
46 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
60 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
561 mi
Range
899 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
436 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
