The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 25,100

€ 23,700

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is 11.5 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1485
1809
2042
1491
1799
2027
1809 mm
Width
1799 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1485 mm
Height
1491 mm
2662
4370
2620
4255
4370 mm
Length
4255 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1410 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
46 kg
3.26 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
200 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
12.63 kg/bhp
13.56 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
6.6 kg✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
63 mpg
( 70 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
7 MPGe
70 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
9 kg
city
51 mpg
5.3 kg
motorway
71 mpg
19 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
288 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L