The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,000
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.06 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
128 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
61 MPGe
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
16.7 lb
city
47 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
59 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
293 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft