The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
€ 24,100
€ 23,500
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.4
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
103.1
167.5
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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.06 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium 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 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ 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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex 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
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
16.3 lb
city
30 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
48 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
242 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
