The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 22,500
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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 (14 - 17)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.82 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
138 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
125 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
22.96 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined  per 100 miles
12.8 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
16.3 lb
48 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
590 mi
Range
242 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
26.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft