The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,100
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (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 (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.83 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex 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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
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.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
55 MPGe
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
16.3 lb
city
41 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
55 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
242 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft