The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Automatic (12 - 16)
€ 25,600

€ 19,600

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
60.4
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
60.4 in
103.1
179.8
105.7
185
179.8 in
Length
185 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.15 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
AUV
Generation
P-J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.82 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
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
33 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
33 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
17 lb
city
24 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
42 mpg
33 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
259 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
259 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1230 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








40.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft