The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 25,100
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 ecoFlex 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
175.8 in
Length
168 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.91 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
163 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
20.96 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg  ( 55 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
55 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
16.7 lb
55 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
725 mi
Range
293 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
725 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft