The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 25,100
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf R
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
172 in
Length
165.8 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf R
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.48 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf R
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf R
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf R
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
28 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
6 MPGe
28 mpg
VW Golf R
19.9 lb
city
21 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
35 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
288 mi
Range
444 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft