The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 36,000
 Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) Opel Astra OPC
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra OPC.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra OPC
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
106.1
175.8
167.5 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra OPC
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.83 %
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra OPC
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 OPC
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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
276 hp
Opel Astra OPC
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra OPC

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra OPC
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra OPC

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra OPC
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
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
29 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
16.3 lb
city
22 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
36 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
242 mi
Range
429 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
429 mi
Opel Astra OPC
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra OPC
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft