The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
€ 23,500
€ 26,000
€ 23,500
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 1.6 DI Turbo 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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.18 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
168 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.73 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
15.6 lb
48 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
590 mi
Range
256 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
