The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

€ 22,700
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
€ 24,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
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 (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.32 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 SCR
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 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 SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
39 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
30 mpg
city
53 mpg
48 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
580 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
82.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
113.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft