The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 27,100
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 27,100
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 DI Turbo Start&Stop 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 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.44 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
15.11 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
473 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
473 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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft