The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 26,500
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 23,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo 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 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
1840
2020
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1840 mm
Width
1786 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1489 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4466 mm
Length
4199 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
157 kg
10.45 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
197 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
280 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
280 NM
240 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
7.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.52 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
7.63 kg/bhp
8.52 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
45 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
552 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
487 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L