The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 25,100
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 3-door 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.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 17.1 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
1809
2042
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1809 mm
Width
1786 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1485 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
2662
4370
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.52 %
VW Golf 3-door 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
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
200 NM
200 NM
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

151 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
12.63 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
47 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
7 MPGe
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
9 kg
city
37 mpg
5.3 kg
motorway
56 mpg
19 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
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
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L