The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 20,900
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 Turbo is 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
72.4 in
Width
70.4 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
175.8 in
Length
168.7 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.53 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
P-J
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
26.85 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
608 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
87.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft