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 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.83 %
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
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
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 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
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 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
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 ECOTEC
15.6 lb
city
31 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
53 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
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)
148 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
1025 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