The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 19,100
 Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100

ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17)
104.8
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2806 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.34 %
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
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
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
26.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC 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
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
17 lb
city
41 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
64 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
242 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC 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).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 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