The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 3-door 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.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 26.7 cm longer, 5.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
1840
2020
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1840 mm
Width
1786 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1489 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4466 mm
Length
4199 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
103 kg
7.39 %
VW Golf 3-door 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
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

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

115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
7.83 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
551 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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
457 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L