The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 26,100

€ 24,200

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
167.5
106.1
175.8
167.5 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.23 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
661 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft