The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 19,300
 Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300

ⓘ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 16.4 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1491 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
2685
4419
4255 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.58 %
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
AU
Generation
P-J
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 1.6
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
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6

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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.92 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
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
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
7.1 kg
city
34 mpg
4.5 kg
motorway
55 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
256 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L