The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 22,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15)
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 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15)
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.18 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
791 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
791 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft