The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 21,000
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 20,300
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
1814
2013
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4419 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1234 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
269 kg
17.9 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
260 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
13.92 kg/bhp
11.87 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
52 mpg
city
43 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
657 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).
98.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L