The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,200
€ 21,400
€ 23,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop is 4.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
104.8
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.64 %
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
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 Diesel 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 Diesel 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 Diesel Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
22.37 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
60 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
765 mi
Range
647 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
765 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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
80.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
