The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 17,300
€ 19,900
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC is 3.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
104.8
172
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.87 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
B-K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
542 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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).
85.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
