The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19)
€ 18,100
€ 23,200
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.67 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
40 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
634 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
