The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
€ 29,700

€ 25,100

€ 29,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
168.7
104.8
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.15 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
CD
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
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 Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
6 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
40 mpg
city
19.9 lb
60 mpg
highway
11.7 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
675 mi
Range
288 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
288 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
30.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
30.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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