The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13)
€ 26,000

€ 18,100

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 22 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
1480
1786
2048
1510
1814
2013
1786 mm
Width
1814 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1480 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4199
2685
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg

Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.87 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
99 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
130 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.87 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8.61 kg/bhp
13.87 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
38 mpg
city
42 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
570 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L