The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 20,600
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14)
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 DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14)
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.43 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
47 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
941 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
941 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft