The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 25,000
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI 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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.1 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24.98 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg  ( 61 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
61 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
15.6 lb
59 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
809 mi
Range
256 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
809 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
24.9 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft