The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)

€ 25,100
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 20,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) VW Golf 1.6
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200

ⓘ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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
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 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
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
2789 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.25 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
27.61 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
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
6 MPGe
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
19.9 lb
city
27 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
43 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
288 mi
Range
510 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
510 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).
127 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 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
1202 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft