The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 27,900
€ 19,300
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 7.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.9 in
Width
71.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
64.8 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
166.2
105.7
174
166.2 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.6 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.51 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
503 mi
Range
552 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
