The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 25,000
€ 17,300
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 1.4 ECOTEC.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
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
101.5
165.3
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
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.6 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
570 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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 ECOTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
