The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 24,300

€ 24,500

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
104.8
172
103.1
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.45 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
158 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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18.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.84 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
57 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
728 mi
Range
555 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
728 mi
555 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
106.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft