The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)
€ 26,000

€ 24,000

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
167.5
106.1
175.8
167.5 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.18 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium 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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
12.1 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
15.6 lb
city
30 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
46 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
256 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft