The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)

€ 24,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 29,100
 Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..) Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 1.5 Diesel.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)
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 DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)
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 1.5 Diesel
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
648 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft