The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)
€ 25,300
€ 30,300
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
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
104.8
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 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
3241 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.22 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
251 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
131 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
21.9 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
49 mpg
( 55 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
55 MPGe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
29.4 lb
city
41 mpg
18.1 lb
highway
56 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
188 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
188 mi
712 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
46.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
