The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 17,300
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
€ 26,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 11.5 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 0.6 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
1809
2042
1799 mm
Width
1809 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1491 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
2662
4370
4255 mm
Length
4370 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1244 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1760 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
151 kg
10.82 %
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
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1399 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
99 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
130 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC

Performance

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

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

186 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC

▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.92 kg/bhp
12.57 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
7.1 kg
city
38 mpg
4.5 kg
motorway
64 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
256 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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 ECOTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L