The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 24,200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,600
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
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 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
165.3 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.44 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft