The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 25,300

€ 24,000

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 17.1 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.8 T
1485
1809
2042
1480
1786
2048
1809 mm
Width
1786 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1485 mm
Height
1480 mm
2662
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.8 T
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.94 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.8 T
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
108 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
200 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.8 T
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.8 T
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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
12.63 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
10.1 kg✽
( 5 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
47 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5 MPGe
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
13.4 kg
city
31 mpg
8.2 kg
motorway
52 mpg
19 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
188 mi
Range
570 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
188 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
46.2 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).
113.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
46.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L