The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 24,300
€ 17,800
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.4
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
101.5
165.3
105.7
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.61 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
117 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
30.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
727 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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
