The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,900

€ 24,600

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3104 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.31 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
99 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
96 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
31.35 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
590 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
94.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft