The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 25,600
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 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 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.18 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
519 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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 1.6 DI Turbo
127 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 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