The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 Turbo 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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
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 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.82 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
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 ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
661 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 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