The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

€ 18,800
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,300
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 11.5 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 0.6 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
1809
2042
1799 mm
Width
1809 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1491 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
2662
4370
4255 mm
Length
4370 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1205 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
140 kg
10.41 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
94 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
280 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

176 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
14.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
14.35 kg/bhp
14.31 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
76 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
76 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
46 mpg
city
67 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L