The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 24,200
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
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 Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.67 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined  per 100 miles
12.4 lb  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
15.6 lb
43 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
512 mi
Range
302 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
512 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
25.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
128.7 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft