The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 17,800
€ 25,000
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
174
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.63 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
99 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
30.58 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
43 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
598 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
633 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
104.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
