The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 21,400
€ 24,200
€ 21,400
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 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 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1510
1814
2013
1480
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1480 mm
2685
4419
2578
4199
4419 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1571 kg
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
225 kg
14.32 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
108 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
280 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
280 NM
240 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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14.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.52 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
14.55 kg/bhp
8.52 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
66 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55 mpg
city
35 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
809 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
459 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
