The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 20,900
€ 26,400
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.3
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
105.7
174
103.1
168
174 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.71 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
490 mi
Range
586 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
134.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
