The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 25,100
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 45,300
 VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300

ⓘ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 4.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 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
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf R
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.37 %
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf R
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-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
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
295 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
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
11.17 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
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
6 MPGe
33 mpg
VW Golf R
19.9 lb
city
29 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
36 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
288 mi
Range
475 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
475 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).
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft