The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 24,700

€ 26,700

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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 BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
664 lb
19.43 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
AU
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.39 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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