The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 21,000
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI 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 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3463 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
754 lb
21.77 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32.06 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
40 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
634 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft