The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 17,300
€ 29,500
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC is 5.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
58.5
71.2
80.4
64.8
69.9
76.6
71.2 in
Width
69.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.5 in
Height
64.8 in
104.8
172
101.5
166.2
172 in
Length
166.2 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
575 lb
17.33 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
B-K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
645 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
