The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,200

€ 20,500

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop is 11.5 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1485
1809
2042
1491
1799
2027
1809 mm
Width
1799 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1485 mm
Height
1491 mm
2662
4370
2620
4255
4370 mm
Length
4255 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.9 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
300 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
12.63 kg/bhp
11.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
64 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
50 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
678 mi
Range
647 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
678 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 Diesel Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L