The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,900
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
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 Turbo (14 - 18)
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 Turbo
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.06 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft