The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 24,500
€ 27,000
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.1
168
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 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.45 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC 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
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 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
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
17 lb
city
30 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
45 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
242 mi
Range
489 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
489 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 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).
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
