The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 21,400

€ 22,600

€ 21,400
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.18 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
108 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
30.69 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
56 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
828 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
86.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft