The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 26,900
€ 18,000
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 2.0 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.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4
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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1217 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
286 kg
19.03 %
General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 bhp
79 bhp
VW Golf 1.4
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
350 NM
132 NM
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
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9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.41 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
9.22 kg/bhp
15.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
610 mi
Range
534 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
537 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
