The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 22,500
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 22,500
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15)
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15)
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.18 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24.73 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
53 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
791 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
791 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 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