The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 24,200
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 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 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.39 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft