The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 25,300
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.32 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
4 MPGe
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
29.4 lb
city
32 mpg
18.1 lb
highway
48 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
188 mi
Range
589 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
188 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
46.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft