The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 26,700
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI 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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (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 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.2 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
20.96 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
113.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft