The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 21,800
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 21,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 ecoFlex (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.92 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
26.85 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
38 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
62 mpg
47 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
971 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
561 mi
971 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).
65.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
117.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft