The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 20,500

€ 20,300

€ 20,500
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 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 1.3 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
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 1.3 CDTI
1210 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
183 kg
13.14 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.3 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
1248 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 bhp
94 bhp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
190 NM
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
201 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
11.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.2 kg/bhp
14.82 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
69 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
46 mpg
city
54 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
634 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
567 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L