The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 20,500
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.77 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
P-J
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 Turbo
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
21.93 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
590 mi
Range
598 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 Turbo
111.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft