The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)

€ 18,000
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4
€ 21,800
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
165.3 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
15.31 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
107 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft