The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 17,300
€ 19,600
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 ECOTEC is 4.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
104.8
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.73 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
B-K
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 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
55 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
634 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
634 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).
92.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
