The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 22,700
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
1814
2013
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4419 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.62 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
200 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

150 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
9.95 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
36 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
39 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
307 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
307 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
116.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L