The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)
€ 24,500

€ 26,400

€ 24,500
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 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 0.3 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1485
1809
2042
1482
1799
2027
1809 mm
Width
1799 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1485 mm
Height
1482 mm
2662
4370
2620
4268
4370 mm
Length
4268 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1336 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
28 kg
2.05 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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10.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.37 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
10.18 kg/bhp
12.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
63 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
663 mi
Range
586 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 CDTI
92.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
291 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L