The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 25,100

€ 27,600

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is 16.6 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 13.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1485
1809
2042
1621
1759
1946
1809 mm
Width
1759 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1485 mm
Height
1621 mm
2662
4370
2578
4204
4370 mm
Length
4204 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1476 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.59 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
B-K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
200 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
12.63 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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
55 mpg
( 62 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
62 MPGe
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
9 kg
city
45 mpg
5.3 kg
motorway
66 mpg
19 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
288 mi
Range
670 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L