The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 22,700
 Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.86 %
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
580 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
580 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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