The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,100

€ 44,100

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 10.7 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 2 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf R
1485
1809
2042
1465
1799
2027
1809 mm
Width
1799 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1485 mm
Height
1465 mm
2662
4370
2626
4263
4370 mm
Length
4263 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf R
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
141 kg
9.37 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf R
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
200 NM
400 NM
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
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
12.63 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf R
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
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
7 MPGe
41 mpg
VW Golf R
9 kg
city
33 mpg
5.3 kg
motorway
48 mpg
19 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
288 mi
Range
495 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
495 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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
343 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L