The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 22,100

€ 18,000

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4
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
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
11.36 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
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
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4
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21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
21.93 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
534 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
519 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
127 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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
127 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft