The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)

€ 24,100
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,100
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 Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 15.1 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 2.8 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1814 mm
Width
1799 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1510 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
4419 mm
Length
4268 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1336 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.69 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 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 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
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
131 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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7.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.37 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
7.71 kg/bhp
12.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
586 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L