The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 22,500
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
106.1
175.8
167.5 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.96 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
60 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft