The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)

€ 23,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,300
 Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
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 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
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 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*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
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
45 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
728 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft