The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 17,800
 Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800

ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)
105.7
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 ecoFlex
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 ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
30.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
15.6 lb
city
33 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
52 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
256 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
24.9 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
24.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft