The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
€ 22,100

€ 26,000

€ 22,100
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 Turbo 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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
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
105.7
174
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
21.93 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
519 mi
Range
609 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
519 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
127 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).
96.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
127 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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