The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
72.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
175.8 in
Length
168 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.24 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
30.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
30.99 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg  ( 64 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
12.8 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
64 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
49 mpg
city
17 lb
65 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
849 mi
Range
242 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
849 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft