The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 19,500
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.4
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.5 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.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
106.1
175.8
168 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.12 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
128 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
16.7 lb
city
30 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
45 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
293 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft