The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 23,500
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 20,300
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
593 lb
17.9 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.6 DI 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
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
168 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.73 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
590 mi
Range
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
98.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft