The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18)
€ 23,400
€ 17,600
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 17.1 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
1480
1786
2048
1485
1809
2042
1786 mm
Width
1809 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1480 mm
Height
1485 mm
2578
4199
2662
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1244 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
72 kg
5.47 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1399 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
99 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
130 NM
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
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10.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
10.97 kg/bhp
12.57 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
37 mpg
city
38 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
570 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
534 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
