The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 17,300
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
€ 22,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
2709 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.2 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CYV*
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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
108 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
121 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
25.08 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
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
1149 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft