The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

€ 23,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,800
 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 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 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 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 DI Turbo
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.44 %
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 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