The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14)
€ 22,700
€ 19,900
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
167.5
106.1
175.8
167.5 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.73 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
52 mpg
city
33 mpg
69 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
818 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
