The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,100
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 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 10.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches 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
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)
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 DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)
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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.2 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
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
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (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
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft