The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 21,800

€ 19,000

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 1.6.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1232 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
205 kg
14.27 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
118 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
200 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.2 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
12.18 kg/bhp
12.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
561 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
117.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
513 kg
Maximum Payload
548 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L