The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,300
 Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 1.3 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)
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 (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)
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 1.3 CDTI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.67 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
32.67 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
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
57 mpg  ( 64 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.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
64 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
16.3 lb
city
45 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
67 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
242 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft