The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 24,500
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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 Diesel
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (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 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (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 Diesel
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.52 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 Diesel
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 Diesel
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
22.44 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
52 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
663 mi
Range
570 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
663 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
92.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft