The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 24,300

€ 23,300

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 21.1 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 0.2 cm taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1491
1799
2027
1489
1840
2020
1799 mm
Width
1840 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1491 mm
Height
1489 mm
2620
4255
2695
4466
4255 mm
Length
4466 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
123 kg
8.83 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.2 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
49 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
661 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
89 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).
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
457 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L