The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 23,200
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
174 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.37 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
128 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
125 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
25.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
25.89 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
64 mpg  ( 71 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
12.8 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
71 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55 mpg
city
17 lb
69 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
941 mi
Range
242 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
941 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
26.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
76.1 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft