The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)
€ 26,400

€ 23,200

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.1
168
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.77 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
22.37 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
51 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
586 mi
Range
765 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
765 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft