The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)
€ 26,000

€ 25,100

€ 26,000
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 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 26.7 cm shorter, 5.4 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1480
1786
2048
1489
1840
2020
1786 mm
Width
1840 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1480 mm
Height
1489 mm
2578
4199
2695
4466
4199 mm
Length
4466 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
189 kg
12.19 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
163 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.51 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8.61 kg/bhp
9.51 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
59 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
570 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L