The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 21,800
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.23 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
26.85 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
38 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
561 mi
551 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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
117.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft