The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 17,600
€ 18,000
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
104.8
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.19 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
B-K
Generation
1K
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
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
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27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
534 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
