The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

€ 22,700
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,300
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 22,700
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 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 BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
1840
2020
1799 mm
Width
1840 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1491 mm
Height
1489 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
2695
4466
4255 mm
Length
4466 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
168 kg
12.06 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
10.21 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
54 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
43 mpg
city
30 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
457 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L