The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)

€ 22,300
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 17,000
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000

ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (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 ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4
2884 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.97 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
173 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
173 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.49 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
534 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 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