The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 18,000
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4
€ 25,100
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI 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 2.0 CDTI 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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
734 lb
21.48 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
107 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft