The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 24,100
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 19,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo 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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
10.11 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 Turbo
136.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
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