The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 20,900
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 TSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
1840
2020
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1840 mm
Width
1786 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1489 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4466 mm
Length
4199 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
121 kg
8.42 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
118 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
200 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
12.18 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
46 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L