The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 25,500
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 24,200
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex 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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex 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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
489 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
489 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft