The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 22,600
€ 20,900
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.05 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
1K
Generation
P-J
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
551 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
