The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 22,700
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.86 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
21.93 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
30 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
60 mpg
37 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
307 mi
Range
914 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
307 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
116.5 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).
70 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
116.5 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft