The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 17,800
€ 29,700
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.4 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
174
103.1
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
P-J
Generation
CD
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
30.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
30.58 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
675 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
633 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
87.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
