The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,400
 Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..) Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
104.8
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.55 %
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
29.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
36 mpg
city
55 mpg
51 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft