The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.71 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
634 mi
Range
585 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
585 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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