The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 21,400
€ 20,300
€ 21,400
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 ecoFlex 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.3
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
105.7
174
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3463 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
743 lb
21.45 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
1K
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 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
32.06 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
55 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
809 mi
Range
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
98.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
88.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 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
