The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 19,500
€ 29,500
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 is 9.6 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
58.6
72.4
79.5
64.8
69.9
76.6
72.4 in
Width
69.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.6 in
Height
64.8 in
106.1
175.8
101.5
166.2
175.8 in
Length
166.2 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3104 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.45 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
645 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
109.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
