The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18)

€ 24,200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 20,500
 Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (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 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18)
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
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2806 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.43 %
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18)

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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 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
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 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