The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,300
 Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (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 DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.74 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
128 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
30.99 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
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
57 mpg  ( 64 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
64 MPGe
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
15.6 lb
city
49 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
65 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
302 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft