The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
€ 18,100

€ 21,400

€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.5
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.85 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
40 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
634 mi
Range
693 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
693 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
81.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
81.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft