The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 18,100
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
99 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
96 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
30.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
30.58 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
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.)
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
44 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
15.6 lb
52 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
657 mi
Range
256 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
657 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
24.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
100.4 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft