The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
€ 28,300
€ 25,100
€ 28,300
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.5
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.85 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.58 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
( 56 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 Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 MPGe
6 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
41 mpg
city
19.9 lb
57 mpg
highway
11.7 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
727 mi
Range
288 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
288 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
30.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 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
