The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 20,300
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI is 11.5 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
1809
2042
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1809 mm
Width
1799 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1485 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
2662
4370
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4370 mm
Length
4255 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.68 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
94 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
94 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
280 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

176 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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14.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
14.31 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
76 mpg  ( 86 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
86 MPGe
8 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
67 mpg
city
7.4 kg
86 mpg
motorway
4.8 kg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
806 mi
Range
242 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
26.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
97 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
96 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L