The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)

€ 23,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,700
 Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..) Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 1.5 Diesel.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
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 1.5 Diesel
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.82 %
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
1K
Generation
B-K
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 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 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 1.5 Diesel

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
25.19 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
29 mpg
city
55 mpg
45 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft