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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 (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 1.6 (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 1.6
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 1.6 (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
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 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
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

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
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
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
15.6 lb
city
28 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
46 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
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