The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 25,300
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is 6.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
71.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.5 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.59 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
B-K
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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
46 mpg  ( 52 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
52 MPGe
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
29.4 lb
city
37 mpg
18.1 lb
highway
55 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
188 mi
Range
670 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
188 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
46.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft