The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 21,000
€ 18,700
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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
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 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
646 lb
19.5 %
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
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
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
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
104 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
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
30.69 lb/hp
25.65 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
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
59 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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).
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 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
