The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 26,700
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 3-door 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.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 26.7 cm longer, 5.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
1840
2020
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (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 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4466 mm
Length
4199 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
234 kg
15.1 %
VW Golf 3-door 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
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
350 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

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

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
9.51 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
50 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
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
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L