The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 20,000
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
174 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.66 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
26.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
26.03 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
15.6 lb
50 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
590 mi
Range
302 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
25.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft