The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 1.6 Diesel.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
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 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
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 1.6 Diesel
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
1K
Generation
B-K
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft