The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)
€ 24,800

€ 26,000

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 16.4 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 1.9 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1510
1814
2013
1491
1799
2027
1814 mm
Width
1799 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1510 mm
Height
1491 mm
2685
4419
2620
4255
4419 mm
Length
4255 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
108 kg
7.19 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol 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
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
260 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
8.95 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
42 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
512 mi
Range
609 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
512 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
96.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
128.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
291 L








1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L