The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
€ 34,900

€ 25,100

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW e-Golf is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG.
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
58
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
103.5
168.1
104.8
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
487 lb
13.94 %

General
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
87 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
20 kWh
( 163 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
14.5 lb
( 6 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.)
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
6 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
No data
city
19.9 lb
No data
highway
11.7 lb
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
117 mi
Range
288 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
288 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
30.1 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
30.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft