The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,600
 Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..) Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.2 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
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 1.2 DI Turbo
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.38 %
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
143 hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
12.8 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
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
16.3 lb
city
45 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
62 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
242 mi
Range
693 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
693 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
81.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
81.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft