The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 19,300
€ 22,600
€ 19,300
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 1.6 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 1.6
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 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.05 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
37 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
552 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
119.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
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
