The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
€ 25,300

€ 26,000

€ 25,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is 4.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
104.8
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four 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
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
22.4 lb
( 4 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.)
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 ECOTEC CNG
4 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
29.4 lb
city
15.6 lb
18.1 lb
highway
9.9 lb
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
188 mi
Range
256 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
188 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
46.2 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).
24.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
46.2 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft