The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 22,700
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.16 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
P-J
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
21.93 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
39 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
570 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
580 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
113.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
113.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft