The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 18,000
€ 24,500
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 1.6 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
104.8
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.77 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
46 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
663 mi
Range
534 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
