The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 20,900
€ 21,500
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
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
105.7
174
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.47 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
490 mi
Range
634 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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
134.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
