The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 22,400
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 20,300
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.44 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
B-K
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
19.04 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
657 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).
98.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft