The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,100
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
€ 23,400
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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
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 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.3 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel 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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft