The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 25,300
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is 4.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
71.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
22.4 lb✽  ( 4 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
57 mpg  ( 64 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.)
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
4 MPGe
64 MPGe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
29.4 lb
city
47 mpg
18.1 lb
highway
65 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
188 mi
Range
758 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
188 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
46.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft