The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)

€ 25,700
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 17,000
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000

ⓘ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 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 1.4.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (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 ecoFlex (14 - 17)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
631 lb
19.04 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4

▶ REPLAY
16.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
16.82 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
527 mi
Range
534 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
527 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
125 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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft