The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,600
 Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

ⓘ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 16.4 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1491 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)
2685
4419
4255 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
108 kg
7.19 %
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
163 bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.92 kg/bhp
9.22 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
59 mpg  ( 66 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
66 MPGe
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
7.1 kg
city
46 mpg
4.5 kg
motorway
72 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
256 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
537 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L