The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)

€ 18,000
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4
€ 24,300
 Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
104.8
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
13.45 %
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
107 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
728 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft