The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12)

€ 18,100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,500
 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 16.4 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1491 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12)
2685
4419
4255 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1205 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
168 kg
12.24 %
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1364 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
138 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
14.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.95 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
14.35 kg/bhp
9.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L