The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 25,000

€ 24,000

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is 8.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
72.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
106.1
175.8
103.1
167.6
175.8 in
Length
167.6 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2747 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
600 lb
17.93 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24.98 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
809 mi
Range
586 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
809 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft