The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 25,100
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf GTI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf GTI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf GTI
B-K
Generation
AU
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf GTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf GTI
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
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
6 MPGe
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
19.9 lb
city
29 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
44 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
288 mi
Range
493 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft