The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 24,400
€ 20,300
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 1.6 CDTI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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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
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
31 mpg
city
56 mpg
47 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
570 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
