The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,500
€ 21,400
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI 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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
604 lb
18.23 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24.73 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
53 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
42 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
791 mi
Range
647 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
791 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
90.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
