The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
€ 25,700

€ 26,000

€ 25,700
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 DI 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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.7
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
106.1
175.8
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.18 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 DI 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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16.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
16.82 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
36 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
15.6 lb
43 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
527 mi
Range
256 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
527 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
125 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).
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
125 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 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