The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,100
€ 23,300
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
2 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
( 56 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.)
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
6 MPGe
56 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
19.9 lb
city
42 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
56 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
288 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
