The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)

€ 23,400
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
€ 23,900
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
59.2
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
70.1
78.9
60.4
Blueprint Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
71.4
79.3
70.1 in
Width
71.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.2 in
Height
60.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
178.5
Blueprint Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
105.7
185
178.5 in
Length
185 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
1KM
Generation
P-J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
120 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
125 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo

 REPLAY
25.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
25.61 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
542 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft