The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)

€ 22,500
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
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 (14 - 17)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
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 1.8 T
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.23 %
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
138 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
22.96 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
590 mi
Range
503 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft