The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 22,400

€ 27,300

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 DI Turbo 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 DI Turbo
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 DI Turbo
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
2818 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.88 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
148 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.46 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
19.04 lb/hp
31.46 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
46 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
670 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
670 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).
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft