The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 22,400
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (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 DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.9 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft