The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 22,300
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 4.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2884 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.51 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
173 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
173 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.49 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
542 mi
621 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).
94.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
104.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft