The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 17,300
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
104.8
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.89 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft