The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 25,100
€ 18,100
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.3
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
104.8
172
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 1.6
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.68 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6
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
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
6 MPGe
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
19.9 lb
city
24 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
42 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
288 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
