The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (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 5.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
174
103.1
168
174 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3463 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32.06 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
