The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
€ 17,000

€ 25,000

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1217 kg
Kerb Weight
1518 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
301 kg
19.83 %

General
VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 bhp
134 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
132 NM
320 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
107 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
15.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4
15.41 kg/bhp
11.33 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
44 mpg
66 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
33 mpg
city
56 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
534 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
492 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L