The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 19,300
€ 18,100
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 16.4 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 1.9 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1510
1814
2013
1491
1799
2027
1814 mm
Width
1799 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1510 mm
Height
1491 mm
2685
4419
2620
4255
4419 mm
Length
4255 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1205 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
168 kg
12.24 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
155 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.35 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
12.15 kg/bhp
14.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
45 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
552 mi
Range
634 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
119.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
