The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,600
€ 20,500
€ 19,600
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 Opel Astra 1.6 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 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.79 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
113 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
114 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
27.18 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
590 mi
Range
647 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
647 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).
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 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
