The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (12 - 15)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,800
 Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (12 - 15)
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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (12 - 15)
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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.06 %
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
AU
Generation
P-J
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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
16.3 lb
city
32 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
50 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
242 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
108 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft