The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 18,000
€ 20,300
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 22 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
1480
1786
2048
1510
1814
2013
1786 mm
Width
1814 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1480 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4199
2685
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
1217 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
156 kg
11.36 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1248 CC
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 bhp
94 bhp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
132 NM
190 NM
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
107 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
201 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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15.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4
15.41 kg/bhp
14.61 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
44 mpg
69 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
33 mpg
city
56 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
534 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
