The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 21,200

€ 20,800

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 DI Turbo is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 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
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.86 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
123 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
22.91 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
647 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 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 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft