The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
€ 18,100
€ 19,500
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 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.
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.6
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
101.5
165.3
106.1
175.8
165.3 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
12.5 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
