The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,900
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
168 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.04 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft