The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.66 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
123 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
24.61 lb/hp
28.21 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  ( 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
12.8 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 1.7 CDTI
59 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
16.3 lb
59 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
773 mi
Range
242 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
242 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).
26.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft