The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

€ 20,000
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 ACT BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
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 (12 - 13)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
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 ACT BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.82 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
26.03 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
590 mi
Range
661 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft