The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 20,500

€ 24,400

€ 20,500
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 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
71.4
79.3
58.3
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
105.7
174
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
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.54 %

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
22.25 lb/hp
24.18 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
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
570 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
570 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).
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 Turbo
111.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 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