The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

€ 22,400
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (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 (12 - 13)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
514 lb
15.51 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
25.89 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
661 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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