Comparison: Opel Astra 1.4T Enjoy AT vs VW Golf 1.4 TFSI Comfortline

Date of broadcast: 10 August 2016 VW Golf 1.4 TFSI Comfortline Engine: In-line four-cylinder, 1 399 cc turbo Power: 110 kW @ 5 000 – 5 600 rpm Torque: 230 Nm @ 2 000 – 4 000 rpm Power/weight ratio: 84,10 kW/ton Gearbox: Six-speed auto, FWD Wheels/tyres: 17-inch alloy, 225/45 R17 tyres 0-100 km/h: 8,9 sec Top speed: 215 km/h Fuel tank capacity: 48 litres Fuel consumption (claimed): 5,5 litres/100 km Operating range (claimed): 870 km CO2 emissions: 127 g/km Pros: Swift and wieldy. High spec. Cons: Tauter, less refined ride. VW Golf 1.4 TFSI Comfortline Engine: In-line four-cylinder, 1 395 cc, turbo Power: 92 kW @ 5 000 – 6 000 rpm Torque: 200 Nm @ 1 400 – 4 000 rpm Power/weight ratio: 70,23 kW/ton Gearbox: Seven-speed DSG dual-clutch, FWD Wheels/tyres: 16-inch alloy, 205/55 R16 tyres 0-100 km/h: 9,1 sec Top speed: 204 km/h Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres Fuel consumption (claimed): 5,0 litres/100 km Operating range (claimed): 1 000 km CO2 emissions: 116 g/km Pros: Oozes quality and capability. Cons: Bland interior. Pricey. Opel Astra 1.4T Enjoy AT Retail Price: R338 000 Price as tested: R338 000 VW Golf 1.4 TFSI Comfortline DSG Retail price: R353 100 Price as tested: R381 559 Prices correct on date of broadcast