The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 18,900

€ 20,100

€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6.
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
60.4
71.4
79.3
59.2
70.1
78.9
71.4 in
Width
70.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
60.4 in
Height
59.2 in
105.7
185
101.5
178.5
185 in
Length
178.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.29 %

General
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
P-J
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CCS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
99 hp
101 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
96 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
109 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
▶ REPLAY
31.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
31.02 lb/hp
29.41 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
40 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
475 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
590 mi
475 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
111.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft