The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 22,700
 Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI 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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
1799
2027
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1491 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
2685
4419
4255 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
56 kg
4.08 %
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1364 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 bhp
138 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
250 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

▶ REPLAY
12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.95 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
12.19 kg/bhp
9.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
72 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
63 mpg
city
27 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
39 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
307 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
307 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
116.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
116.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L