The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 21,000
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI 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 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4419 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1571 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
281 kg
17.89 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
260 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

175 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
14.55 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
551 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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
459 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L