The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

€ 17,300
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
€ 23,300
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Astra 1.4 ECOTEC is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Astra 1.7 CDTI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
71.4
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
105.7
174
172 in
Length
174 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Astra 1.7 CDTI
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
9.38 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

General

Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Astra 1.7 CDTI
B-K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
123 hp
Astra 1.7 CDTI
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Astra 1.7 CDTI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Astra 1.4 ECOTEC

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Astra 1.7 CDTI

 REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
52 mpg
Astra 1.7 CDTI
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
773 mi
Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
773 mi
Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft