The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 22,400
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
174 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.71 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 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 Turbo
35 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
15.6 lb
42 mpg
highway
11 lb
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
512 mi
Range
249 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
249 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
25.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft