The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11)
€ 26,400

€ 24,200

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
58.3
70.8
79.8
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
103.1
168
105.7
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.71 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
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 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
586 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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