The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 24,200
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 21.1 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 0.2 cm taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
1840
2020
1799 mm
Width
1840 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1491 mm
Height
1489 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
2695
4466
4255 mm
Length
4466 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
172 kg
11.97 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1364 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
138 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

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11.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
11.71 kg/bhp
10.41 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
83 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
72 mpg
city
32 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
70 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L