The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 20,900
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
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 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
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 Turbo
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.6 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
52 mpg
city
29 mpg
69 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft