The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
€ 26,000

€ 25,300

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 CNG.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.1
167.5
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 CNG
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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
22.4 lb
( 4 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.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
4 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
15.6 lb
city
29.4 lb
9.9 lb
highway
18.1 lb
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
256 mi
Range
188 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
188 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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).
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).
46.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
46.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft