The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)

€ 19,500
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.4
€ 17,000
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
72.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.8 in
Length
165.3 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
3104 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
13.56 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
111 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4

▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
534 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft