The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 22,700
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 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.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.61 %
VW Golf 3-door 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
Drivetrain
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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

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

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
30 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft