The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 29,500
€ 17,300
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 5.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
64.8
69.9
76.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.9 in
Width
71.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
64.8 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
166.2
104.8
172
166.2 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
575 lb
17.33 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
1KP
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
110 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
645 mi
Range
542 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
104.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
