The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 26,000
€ 21,700
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 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 Diesel.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 Diesel
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
31 mpg
city
56 mpg
45 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 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).
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 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
