The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,300
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
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 (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
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 1.6 Turbo
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.1 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
15.6 lb
city
25 mpg
11 lb
highway
40 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
249 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft