The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 25,100
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.42 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
B-K
Generation
AU
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 ACT BMT
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
6 MPGe
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
19.9 lb
city
41 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
56 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
288 mi
Range
661 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft