The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (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 (Gasoline) (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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
105.7
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.06 %
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
52 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
580 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
580 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft