The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 22,400
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo 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 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.91 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
19.04 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft