The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)
€ 21,000

€ 26,400

€ 21,000
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 1.7 CDTI 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 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1510
1814
2013
1482
1799
2027
1814 mm
Width
1799 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1510 mm
Height
1482 mm
2685
4419
2620
4268
4419 mm
Length
4268 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1571 kg
Kerb Weight
1336 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
235 kg
14.96 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 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
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
260 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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14.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.37 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
14.55 kg/bhp
12.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
51 mpg
city
43 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
773 mi
Range
586 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 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 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
459 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
291 L








1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L