The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 21,400
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
560 lb
16.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
555 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
555 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
106.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
