The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 19,600
€ 19,300
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
1491
1799
2027
1510
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1491 mm
Height
1510 mm
2620
4255
2685
4419
4255 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
1210 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
163 kg
11.87 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
11.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.63 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
634 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
