The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 17,600

€ 21,400

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 Opel Astra 1.4 is 11.5 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1485
1809
2042
1491
1799
2027
1809 mm
Width
1799 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1485 mm
Height
1491 mm
2662
4370
2620
4255
4370 mm
Length
4255 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1244 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.21 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
130 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
130 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
12.57 kg/bhp
11.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
51 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
542 mi
Range
647 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
90.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
516 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L