The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,400
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
37 mpg
city
56 mpg
53 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
609 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
96.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft