The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 26,700
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,700
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 2.0 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 19.8 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 0.7 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
1840
2020
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1840 mm
Width
1799 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1489 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
4466 mm
Length
4268 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
233 kg
15.03 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 CDTI
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
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
350 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
9.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
9.51 kg/bhp
12.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg  ( 56 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.)
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 2.0 CDTI
56 MPGe
8 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
7.7 kg
63 mpg
motorway
4.8 kg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
610 mi
Range
242 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L