The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 26,000
€ 29,100
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 1.5 Diesel.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.5
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 1.5 Diesel
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic 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
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
12.1 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
51 mpg
( 57 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.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
57 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
15.6 lb
city
41 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
60 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
256 mi
Range
648 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
