The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 20,600
		
					 
					€ 20,300
					
					 
					€ 20,600
					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 99g Start&Stop 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 99g Start&Stop
					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 99g Start&Stop
					VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
				3314 lb
					Curb Weight
					2721 lb
				4475 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
3858 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								593 lb
									17.9 %
								 
								General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
					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 99g Start&Stop
					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 99g Start&Stop
						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 99g Start&Stop
						207 lb‑ft
						129 lb‑ft
						VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
					Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
					VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
				
							
							
							117 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							118 mph
						
					12.5 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					10.5 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
571 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
479 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
						30.69 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					26.16 lb/hp
						
				Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
						30.69 lb/hp
						26.16 lb/hp
						VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
					VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						64 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						45 mpg
						
					
				Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
						64 mpg
						45 mpg
						VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
					55 mpg
					city
					36 mpg
						
				69 mpg
					highway
					52 mpg
						
				14.8 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					14.5 gal
						941 mi
					Range
					657 mi
				Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
						941 mi
						657 mi
						VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
					Environmental Impact
	
				76.1 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 99g Start&Stop
						76.1 kWh
						98.5 kWh
						VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				159 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					195 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
					VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1162 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
				


















