The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,500
€ 23,700
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
72.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
106.1
175.8
103.1
167.5
175.8 in
Length
167.5 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3104 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.73 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
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 Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
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 3000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
45 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
797 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
