The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 20,900
€ 18,100
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 10.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.3
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
106.1
175.8
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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
14.27 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6
P-J
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
26.85 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
561 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
