The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g (11 - 14)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,100
 Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g (11 - 14)
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.18 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
129 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
129 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.69 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
25.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g 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
55 mpg  ( 61 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.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
61 MPGe
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
15.6 lb
city
49 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
59 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
256 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft