The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 20,900
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 22,900
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 TDI BlueMotion 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 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.96 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (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
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
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 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
124 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 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
60 mpg
city
29 mpg
74 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
561 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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