The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,800
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 DI 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 BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.3 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
20.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
512 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
94.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
128.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft