The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 19,600
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 19,600
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12)
1814
2013
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4419 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
83 kg
6.05 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
113 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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

163 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
12.15 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
48 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
590 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L