The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 21,800

€ 22,100

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
511 lb
15.42 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
24.01 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
645 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
610 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
108 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft