The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 26,400
€ 24,800
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
58.3
70.8
79.8
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
103.1
168
105.7
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.11 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
15.6 lb
city
26 mpg
11 lb
highway
44 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
249 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 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
