The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 24,500

€ 22,300

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
168
104.8
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2884 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.69 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
555 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
555 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
106.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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