The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 20,900
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 23,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
72.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
175.8 in
Length
167.5 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.36 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ 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 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
29 mpg
city
52 mpg
45 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
797 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft