The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 25,100
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 17.1 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
1809
2042
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.67 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
12.63 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
74 mpg  ( 83 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
83 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
9 kg
city
60 mpg
5.3 kg
motorway
83 mpg
19 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
288 mi
Range
899 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
436 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L