The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
€ 23,400

€ 25,700

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo 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 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
525 lb
15.84 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 1.6 DI 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
60 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
914 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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).
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft