The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 25,100
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.52 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
B-K
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
14.5 lb✽  ( 6 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
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
6 MPGe
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
19.9 lb
city
31 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
47 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
288 mi
Range
570 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
30.1 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).
113.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft