The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,600
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (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 DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (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 1.6 DI Turbo
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.84 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
15.6 lb
city
27 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
43 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
302 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft