The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 18,000
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 26.7 cm longer, 5.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4
1489
1840
2020
1480
1786
2048
1840 mm
Width
1786 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1489 mm
Height
1480 mm
2695
4466
2578
4199
4466 mm
Length
4199 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1217 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
220 kg
15.31 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
118 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 bhp
79 bhp
VW Golf 1.4
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
200 NM
132 NM
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4
119 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
12.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.41 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
12.18 kg/bhp
15.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
46 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
561 mi
Range
534 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
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 Turbo
117.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
