The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 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 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
12.05 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXS*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
598 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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).
98.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft