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
€ 24,500
€ 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 7.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.3
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
106.1
175.8
103.1
168
175.8 in
Length
168 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
514 lb
15.04 %
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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
20.96 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
( 46 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 2.0 CDTI
46 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
17 lb
52 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
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).
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)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
