The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,800
 Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
€ 24,100
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 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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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
49 mpg  ( 55 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
55 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
16.3 lb
city
38 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
59 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
242 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft