The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
€ 45,300

€ 25,100

€ 45,300
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 VW Golf R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.4
167.8
104.8
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.37 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
33 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 R
33 mpg
6 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
29 mpg
city
19.9 lb
36 mpg
highway
11.7 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
475 mi
Range
288 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
288 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 R
136.5 kWh
30.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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