The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
€ 20,600

€ 24,300

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 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 ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
514 lb
15.51 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
108 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 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
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
30.69 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
64 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
55 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
941 mi
Range
661 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
941 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
76.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
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