The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,300
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 23,300
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 1.7 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 1.4 TSI DSG (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 1.4 TSI DSG (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
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
57 kg
4.15 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch 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
123 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
123 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
280 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

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

160 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
11.16 kg/bhp
10.97 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
47 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
570 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 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 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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