The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (18 - 19)
€ 22,600

€ 21,000

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
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
101.5
165.3
104.8
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2806 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.3 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
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 Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
26.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
551 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
634 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
89 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft