The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,700
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
175.8 in
Length
167.5 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
514 lb
15.51 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
527 mi
Range
661 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
527 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
125 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft