The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 24,800
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,800
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 BiTurbo Diesel 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 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.1 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
148 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 Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
20.75 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
49 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
38 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
586 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
621 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft