The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (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 4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.06 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
59 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
15.6 lb
62 mpg
highway
11 lb
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
663 mi
Range
249 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
249 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).
25.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 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
