The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 20,500
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 22,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 20,500
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 Turbo 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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (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 Turbo (09 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.05 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
21.93 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
590 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 Turbo
111.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft