The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 18,700
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 19,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI 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 ecoFlex (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
13.12 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
26.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
26.03 lb/hp
24.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
634 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
633 mi
634 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).
92.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
104.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft