The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 27,900
€ 23,300
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.51 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
503 mi
Range
773 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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
