The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 25,600
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,600
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 1.6 DI Turbo is 21.1 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
1840
2020
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1840 mm
Width
1799 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1489 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4466 mm
Length
4255 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
121 kg
8.05 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
168 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
260 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
8.95 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
42 mpg
8 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
7.4 kg
51 mpg
motorway
4.8 kg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
519 mi
Range
242 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
519 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
127 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 1.6 DI Turbo
127 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
96 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
487 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L