The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

€ 22,500
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
72.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.8 in
Length
165.3 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.02 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
138 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
125 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
22.96 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
590 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft