The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 20,900
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 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 1.4 Turbo (14 - 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 1.4 Turbo
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.3 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft